Sales Business Partner - - 44159 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

About Laminex

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, growing accounts, and uncovering new business opportunities? We're looking for a Sales Business Partner to join our high-performing team and take ownership of a key territory across the Christchurch Metro, Timaru, and the West Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to represent market-leading brands, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive commercial success across multiple customer channels.

The Opportunity

As Laminex continues through an exciting phase of growth and transformation, we are seeking a Sales Business Partner who can build strong customer relationships, drive account growth, and identify new business opportunities across the region. Based in Christchurch, you will manage an established portfolio of joinery and merchant customers. Beyond managing existing relationships, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our sales approach by embracing new technologies, leveraging customer insights, and developing partnerships that deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Build and strengthen partnerships across an established portfolio of joiners, merchants and trade customers, driving customer loyalty and business growth.
Execute structured sales plans and account growth strategies.
Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.
Utilise Salesforce and customer data to plan and execute meaningful customer interactions, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for growth
Partner with customers to understand their business, challenges and future opportunities.
Participate in trade events, customer functions, Master Joiners events, trade breakfasts and industry networking opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service and support.

The successful candidate will bring:

B2B sales, account management, business development, or related commercial experience preferred.
Proven ability to build trusted, long-term customer partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitable business outcomes.
Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
Tech-savvy and data-driven, with proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and AI-enabled Microsoft tools.
Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
A growth mindset and willingness to embrace new technology and ways of working.

Why Join Laminex?

Join a trusted market leader where you'll take ownership of an established customer portfolio and work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive culture. With genuine opportunities for development and the autonomy to make a difference, Laminex offers an environment where you can thrive and build a rewarding career. If you're a relationship builder who enjoys delivering exceptional customer outcomes, identifying new opportunities, and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.